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Medicines Information Centre

Our drug information pharmacists have been providing free, accurate, evidence-based advice to healthcare workers since 1980. We are based in the Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine, at the University of Cape Town.

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Our aim with MIC News is to keep you up to date with current issues, including the safety, efficacy and availability of medicines.

Egg allergy and vaccines

Emerging data in more recent years has suggested that for most vaccines with traces of egg proteins (e.g. influenza vaccine), prior egg allergy is not necessarily a contraindication.

Semaglutide for alcohol use disorder (AUD)

Pre-clinical evidence and anecdotal reports have suggested that GLP1 receptor agonists may reduce alcohol use and cravings.

Self-medicate with caution

During a recent measles outbreak in Texas, USA, it was highlighted that there was some concern that children were being given vitamin A as an alternative to vaccination against the disease.

SA HIV/TB Hotline App

South Africa's best application for healthcare workers to answer all queries related to HIV and TB, including a drug-interaction checker. Available on Android and Apple phones.

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Advanced Clinical Care Toolkit by Kheth Impilo

Kheth Impilo's Advanced Clinical Care Toolkit provides online and mobile tools to support healthcare workers for Advanced HIV Disease.

Access medicines information effortlessly

The SAMF (South African Medicines Formulary) has been a trusted reference resource for South African healthcare workers since 1988. Your favourite reference is now available digitally.

Poster summary of guidelines

Download our posters and educational material. The posters are summaries of the latest guidelines. Print them, put them up in the clinic, and remember to phone if you get stuck.

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